"It will be a very nice opportunity," said she, "for you to become acquainted with Lord Rufford." Then he was almost angry.

"I can make plenty of such opportunities for myself, when I want them," he said.

"Of course if you and Lady Augustus like it, we will go.

But let it stand on its right bottom." "It may stand on any bottom you please." "Do you mean to ride the man's horse ?" "Certainly I do.

I never refuse a good offer.